Robert Kigute v Republic [2005] KEHC 3165 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3165
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 3165 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The appeal is allowed in part, reducing the sentence from 4 years to 2 years from the date of the original sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Robert Kigute, was convicted of being in possession of 50 rolls of narcotic drugs, contrary to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, and sentenced to 48 months imprisonment.
Issues
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed
- The appellant's remorse and reformation
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's remorse, the time served, and the small amount involved, concluding that a 4-year sentence was excessive and harsh.
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Orders
- Reduce sentence from 4 years to 2 years from the date of the original sentence
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